I am living in Germany. I bought the RAV4 coming from the latest Landcruiser 2.8D. Upgrade or Downgrade? Definitively an Upgrade. The space in the car is very satisfying. The noise? Everything is relative. Since the Engine is silent in the speeds below 50KmH, everytime it kicks in or when accelerating, it seems loud. But when driving on fuel, with a low charged battery, when the same acceleration is made, you don't notice any difference in comparison to other cars of that class. Consumption: 6,4L/100Km by driving it for 3000 Km without resetting back the counter, combined. Driving the Autobahn until 150-160 KmH, two laned roads 100-120 KmH and simple Roads 70-100 KmH Average Speed is 78KmH during this monitoring. Now I drive constantly about 80 KmH and not faster than 120 KmH on the Autobahn -- per conviction. The average Consumption is still 5,8-6.2 L/100 KmH. There is a fuel saving trick that I use, since the time of my Landcruiser, 2.8D which I drived with 9,7 L/100Km combined (advertised 7.9), and this goes as follows: When I drive my Toyota about 10KmH faster than the desired cruising speed (say desired cruising speed is 82 KmH, I initially drive it until the speed reaches 92), I keep the foot on the pedal for about 3-5 Seconds then I lift it suddenly and repress the pedal immediately to that last position but soften the pressure so that the needle comes slowly down to the desired speed. When I get that speed, I maintain it. In the RAV4, the fuel consumption is then about 4,0-4,8L/100KmH. Verified multiple times. It is better than speeding up from 70 to 80-86 and then keeping that pace. (in Germany, many roads are speed-limited either 70KmH or 100 KmH, so I chose to drive 80-86 when the speed is not limited to 70. And when 70 is abolished, I drive til 92 then lift the foot and repress softly to keep about 84-86, never less than 82, never more than 88KmH, with the best fuel efficiency). The Parking aids are superb and the camera /monitor on the mirror is a gadget. In the Car-Wash, my car jumps out of the rails, so I keep neutral and the engine on (battery mode) and I immediately correct with the steering wheel when I notice the friction of the wheels against the rails (the distance between the front wheels is lesser than the distance between the rear ones). It is the only serious issue I found, I drove it 26.000 Km now. No more hesitations, get that RAV!
Wheel's track (distance between wheels on the same axle) is normal to be like this since it's an awd vehicle. It is not an issue, it's a technical constraint. Usually cars that are only front wheel drive (Audi Renault, Citroën, Dacia, Peugeot etc.) have a greater front track than rear track because of aerodinamic reasons. Greetings from Romania!
@@keithong198 I live in Denmark. Lots of German turists in the summer. 40 years ago you would never see Germans drive other than VW, Audi, Mercedes and BMWs (and it was for the most part the big ones). After the Wall fell something happened. Now they drive everything, even Dacia, and many French cars.
Thanks for a good review and that’s impressive milage. I’ve seen tests that confirm that you can drive the RAV4 hybrid very cheap. Around 4,4L/100km. My RAV4 has now left the factory. I ordered it last summer. There will be a lot of spare parts available for this car if you want to keep it for a long while.
I've had my Rav4 Cruiser Hybrid for just over a year... Most of my driving is 'in town'. Over that year It's returned 5.6l/100 kms. When on a run to the Gold Coast, that really improves dramatically. My local petrol station no longer know who i am! Mine was a spontanious purchase... I had just watched a RU-vid video that debunked many of the 'Elec Car' beliefs. It's the most successful 'Leap of Faith' I've ever been a part of. I love it :)
I noticed it too and I watched it again and again to see if it's a snake, but the long leafy plants to the right suggests it's probably a leaf from there?
we paid a deposit on this variant in graphite yesterday Tom and it was your review which tipped us this way. we have been deliberating over which car to buy for almost a year and this cruiser hybrid came out on top in a class which really has so much to offer. hopefully it lives up to all the hype. thanks for the informed review.
I bought the AWD GXL and after watching this i'm glad i did! For a top spec such as the cruiser, no vented seats, average passenger seat adjustment and the slow boot coupled with a pretty average sunroof (reduced head height in the Cruiser vs GXL) not to mention the lacklustre JBL sound system. The other week I walked to my car, opened the boot, put my shopping in, closed the boot and got into the driver's seat before a guy next to me in a lexus was just getting to close his slow automatic tailgate. His face said enough. I don't mind the engine noise for the most part but road and wind noise is less than average above 90km/hr for me. In all, i'm happy with it so far.
Thanks for the comments, Rhys. There's hardly a bad spec in the RAV4 range though I'd always give the plastic steering wheel on the GX a miss. GXL and Cruiser both have their merits. I'd like it if the Edge/Adventure was offered with the hybrid - it looks very cool inside and out!
Have 25000km on my xse now from Canada. Have the fuel tank issue, only 41litres will go in with 0 kms left on a supposedly 55l tank. Overall it’s okay and I’m decently happy but have my gripes. Left driver armrest is to low to use. Screen little to far back to reach comfortably, black trim below screen should be silver like the rest of dash. Black stitching on arm rest should be blue to match the rest of interior. No pano sunroof in Canada. Cup holders are cheap plastic paint or something and Starbucks plastic lids will scratch the shit out of them (like wtf) . Infotainment system is “okay” . I’ve driven this road trips, as my daily driver to university, work and it works well. No car is perfect but there is def room for improvement. The gas tank fail is my biggest issue. Would love to have that extra range they advertised when I bought it.
Did you end up getting it early? I just placed my order last week. Salesman told me 6 months as well but he said that some people have been receiving theirs in 4 months.
@@borgie83 I ordered one last weekend. I was told it could be as long as April 22 to get it (close to 11 months). However, I got an email today saying it is being built in Sep, so could be here by the end of Nov, or even sooner depending upon shipping. More like 5 months.
I got my GXL Hybrid AWD last June, done 45,000 kms in her in this time, Average fuel consumption is 4.8 around town and 5.2 HWY. Faultless car, great value, fixed price servicing @ $210 every 15,000 kms. Very happy customer.
Yep, agreed that the tech is pretty intuitive. 2WD would be absolutely fine for the majority of buyers. We grabbed the AWD because we were going into winter at the time and wanted to try it out in a bit of snow (worked well).
Just make sure they actually service it. Being so cheap the pressure on mechanics (aka apprentices) is massive to get a lot done in a very short period. I know a lot of people who have caught out many dealers but particularly Toyota for not changing the oil or filter.
I have now done 2500kms in my RAV cruiser AWD all city driving absolutely love this car, my fuel economy is 5.2 litres per 100km. I get 860 kms per 45 litre refill
Great video. We have the Rav 4 Hybrid Cruiser 2wd in the graphite with black interior. Love the feel of the car in terms of handling and also the features. First tank of petrol lasted 931kms, that was just driving around the city. Haven’t had a chance to take on a long drive as yet but when restrictions are relaxed, I’m looking forward to see how the Rav 4 handles the longer drive. The slowness of the rear door is annoying and I turned the beeping down to a minimum.
Also have 2020 Rav4 Hybrid AWD, 2500km on the clock: - No fuel tank issues (im from Europe so it is manufactured in Japan) - Real fuel consumption for me is 6.5L/100km - JBL sounds good, sweet bass when listening to music with great quality, radio would not be so much difference from the basic music system - I dont mind acceleration engine noise when i must heavily push the pedal because I always listen how great JBL sounds :D - I hate that buttons on the door doesnt have lights (windows, door lock) - Rear camera resolution must be better for 2020 but well.... its Toyota, maybe someday... - There is no close and lock button on the boot, only to close, that kinda sucks GREAT CAR OVERALL
The lock/unlock button is available on the boot (separate from the open/close button and much smaller), at least on my highest trim RAV4 Hybrid AWD (also manufactured in Japan, ordered in Ukraine in April, delivered in December 2019)
Been waiting six months for a Cruiser Hybrid AWD Graphite with (initially) Nutmeg. Gave the Nutmeg up in June upas the wait was blowing out. Switched to black. Car was built promptly and is coming in two weeks as Toyota crank out production to Australia whilst demand in the world pauses. Got extra tinting and I expect the black interior to outlast the nutmeg which I was nervous of damaging. Toyota recently sent out a free bag with a travel cup and charge bank as a goodwill gesture. Nutmegs is very tight supply. In the current circumstances could not wait any longer. Great review.
We bought a 2020 cruiser variant for my wife’s daily driver and whilst I am a bit ambivalent about its styling I can live with that as it is one of the best cars I have ever driven. I drive a 2019 200 series Sahara myself and I find that more often than not I will take the RAV unless I need the specific qualities of the LC as it is so much easier to manoeuvre and park and there is the fuel consumption of course, the RAV can do a 100k’s on what the LC uses to get out of the drive way.
After watching this, I am really looking forward to Lexus new generation NX and RX next year or 2022. This new Toyota platform is really awesome, plus Toyota’s legendary reliability and resale value, the dominance is likely to continue for a long time, very happy about that.
Agreed - I think the current NX is very average indeed, so based on the transformative effect TNGA has had on the RAV4, the second-gen NX ought to be a huge leap forward.
@@Dustin-ps6ol Obviously, the Chinese are sensible with their money so of course they're gonna buy Lexus. And it's not just Chinese people, try any Indian grocery parking lot and you'll see Japanese cars outnumbered the Germans probably 8 to 1.
Excellent review again. This channel is my personal favorite in Australia. Do you know whether we will get crv hybrid in Australia at all? Would love to see CRV Hybrid vs Rav4 Hybrid head to head in chasing cars
I would love Honda to bring it here, but at this stage, I don’t think they will. Honda Australia are talking about reducing the number of models and variants on sale, rather than expanding them.
i tested both cars in the UK and bought a RAV4 hybrid and i love it. the CRV advantage was a bit more space in the back seat (difference felt only when having 2 kids seats and large adult in the middle), and passenger seat adjustment. but drive feeling and road noise there is no comparison the CRV feels sluggish (and i never use sports mode on the RAV4 i think someone said that when you floor the accelerator the car automatically goes into sports mode ) compared to the RAV4. i also found that there is lot's more road noise at highway speed. regarding the comment of the noise when pushing the engine i personally liked the sound of it and it reminds me there is still a motor under the hood (petrol head). i don't hear the rear suspension noise described in the review but could be different setting or road types in the UK
To go with the hybrid option you also need to option the AWD so combined it's almost an extra $10K to go with the hybrid over the V6. Don't know that it's worth the extra cost.
Dude, I love my Rav4's (I own both a 2019 Rav4 and a 2020 Rav4 Hybrid), but the last thing on earth I would claim is that it is quiet in the interior. There is alot of both wind noise and engine noise in both the regular Rav4 and the Hybrid version. It's better than most 4 cylinder entry level cars ,but definitely not Lexus or any other luxury vehicles level of quiet. Still, this vehicle is incredible for fuel economy and power. It also handles incredibly well for an SUV
Thank you for the great video. Understand that RAV4 does not have a CD player. If I want to play mp3 songs from a USB, do I have to connect the USB stick to the port under instrument panel (port for the smartphone) or can I connect the USB to any other USB port? If the USB needed to be connected to the port under instrument panel, apple carplay/android auto cannot be used at the same time? Appreciate your response.
1 year with mine and its brilliant. Only change i would make, rotate and bring the infotainment screen closer to the driver so its easier to see and control the left side Dont have the fuel tank issues in Australia
Nicely presented Tom. Really enjoy your videos. I drove a lot of cars when looking for a mid size SUV and I’ve commented here before. The luxury of the Mazda CX-5, especially in GT and Akers spec cannot be matched in this class and price range. The reasons I bought my CX-5 GT over a RAV4 Hybrid (and I really wanted the RAV4) were: luxury at the same price, driving performance (0-100km/h in under 8 secs), low down 420Nm of torque, while the boot is smaller it suits our needs and has seat back fold down levers in the boot (but like the RAV4 lacks under floor storage, hooks and cubby holes) drivers cockpit including non-touch infotainment integration (very intuitive after about a week). The interior of the RAV4 felt like a truck in comparison with big rubber knobs and a general chunkiness about it. There are a few things I’m not happy about with the CX-5, but I’m happy to comment or review at a later date with you.
Thank you for your detailed comment. Agree with you - the CX-5 is still a really marvellous bit of kit. We're reviewing the (subtle) 2020 update next week with a video to follow. My choice in this five-seat segment would still be the luscious CX-5 diesel with that big whack of torque, but the petrol is a good thing too. That said, I wouldn't bother with the atmo engines - that is where this RAV4 in hybrid form starts to be much more competitive, I think.
Just completed a similar evaluation and very much agree the CX-5 GT 2.5PI or the Akera Diesel are so much more luxurious than the Rav 4 Cruiser (or the Kia or Hyundai). Here in Adelaide the price difference puts the CX 5 around $11 to $12k dearer, (quoted 4/5/20) so the Mazda was passed over. Mazda dealer was not prepared to discount and there was a $5k less trade in than 3 other makes offered.
I waited 6.5 months for my Rav4 Cruiser, which i received at the start of 2020. I've done 5,300km and my average fuel consumption numbers are sitting at 5.9L/100km - JBL premium system is great! clear sounding, 1 pro/con is the louder you go the bass equalizes to remove distortion and damage to the speakers, but lacks impact when you want loud "doof doof". - Interior is great and has a sturdy build feel and quality to it and actually like door handle placement ( with the rubber on it) unlike some other reviewers. - The acceleration drone can be a bit loud at times, but just turn your music up. - Electric sounds are quite strange when you open up the drivers side door.. - Sport mode is great for country roads, very snappy pedal response. - Love the cameras to avoid gutter rash on your wheels and surroundings, resolution is good enough for usability - Extremely aesthetic and styling! - Don't like the passenger seat does't have electric adjustment options, headroom is quite limited for 6" individuals Still 100% worth the wait 10/10 impressive vehicle.
The main reason head room is an issue is Toyota have designed this generation shorter than the previous. Even the roof over the boot is lower. What practical purpose could lowering the roof possibly have achieved??
I took a test drive on GXL today, I’m surprised there’s no electric adjustments in driver seat. While Honda CR-V E7 is way nicer and can fit 7 passengers if needed than RAV4. now I’m really confused.
1 year in, 30,000 km good fuel stats approx 5 liters (950-1000k's per tank), GLX has tie downs in the boot and the drop down boot floor panel. down side, tyres chop very quickly and give road noise. Do a lot of commuting and travel so well worth the extra cost for the fuel saving
We had one 2017 and I loved it but now we have two 2019 one Adventure with leather and all the quirks and mine XLE simple and no leather, I don't like fancy things lol but man I love it even more than the older version. So far we are very happy to be a Rav4 family lol♥️
Love your channel and great review as always. I plan on holding on to our horribly underpowered MY14.5 Outlander LS for another few years, but the RAV4 hybrid will be at the top of my shopping list. Nothing beats Japanese reliably and build quality.
I love your channel Tom and I have an important question for you - Is Australia getting the RAV4 Black Edition at all and if yes, when is it coming here? I see it is already launched in US and Europe and looks stunning. I did try and call a couple dealerships here and no one seemed to know anything about it yet. Any update on that new color scheme would help me firm up my buy
Rear suspension noise is not a big problem if you buy the Rav. Just have sound treatment done on the boot and doors. I would recommend this for every auto.
Chasing Cars Similar effort to an exterior/interior detailing. But a hundred times more rewarding. Maybe a thousand times depending on how long the car lasts
I am liking my 2020 XSE but yeah the engine is noisy, sounds like a little diesel. The issue with not being able to fill up completely is a real shocker. Is that a problem down under also?
Really enjoy your reviews and in-depth content mate. Can u kindly do a comparison vid between a Camry Hybrid wid Rav4, wish to know which would b better pick. I do mainly urban short distance driving wid few highway drives. I don't want to spend great deal so thinking to go wid Ascent Hybrid or GX/GXL Hybrid. TIA.
My 2019 RAV 4 Limited is great but noisy. Fuel economy is 32 mpg in all around driving. There is no noise cancelling insulation under the hood and around the rear of the firewall. Those additions probably would reduce the level of noise intruding into the cabin. Defiantly a keeper just not at the level of my 2017 Lexus RX 350.
Thanks, John. No further word from Toyota on the new Kluger / Kluger hybrid. I imagine any manufacturer with the ability to push back launches is now doing so. Only cars that are already too far gone to stop the launch are now launching, due to the sales downturn that is accompanying COVID-19.
@@bluearmy7690 There is absolutely nothing lacking in Subaru quality. I have been driving them for over 15 years and have NEVER had a problem to report at service times or in-between.
They'd be nice to haves, especially if the HUD could be seen through polarised sunglasses (very rare - and very important in sunny Australia. Mazda get it right)
Hi Tom Great review as usual, seriously considering it. I am all about a nice quiet cabin - How does it compare to the Mazda SUVs, I remember you giving the Mazda 3 Sedan a good review on this aspect, how do the SUVs go in comparison vs the RAV4?
Thanks, Stephen. The RAV4 compares pretty well to the Mazdas for quietness - I'd say the big CX-9 is quieter still, but that is a different size class. Both Toyota and Mazda have come a long way very quickly in terms of cabin refinement.
I test drove one a few weeks ago (before the lockdown) and it was really nice. Being used to DSG gearboxes, that ecvt was a bit strange to me but I guess it’s something you get used to. A pity Toyota cheaped out on practicality (bag hooks and rear seat releases, like you said). And that backup camera is quite low resolution. I’ve been seeing a lot of reported issues with the fuel tank not filling up completely because of a design fault (in the US, haven’t seen this reported in Europe or elsewhere). Has anyone experienced or heard about this? Thanks for the review!
Agree that you get used to the CVT pretty quickly, and it ends up feeling pretty seamless as you'd expect. No issues with the fuel tank, and I suspect it may have something to do with the fact our RAV4s are made in Japan, so different parts supply entirely.
There is a Class Action suit against Toyota in the US about the fuel tank on the hybrid RAV4. Apparently there’s a pressure build up that prevents the tank from filling to it’s full capacity. Haven’t seen anyone complain about it in Australia though.
Hi Excellent review. by the end of next week I will have my Hybrid cruiser AWD atomic red and nutmeg team. but i'm disappointing with passenger seat also ventilated seats and the rear view digital camera you get in the US 2020 RAV4. why is that ? same model it should be stranded regardless where the car is built. what is your thought on that. Thanks
We are looking for electric passenger seat. The plan is to buy driver's seat from AUS or UK and swap US version passenger seat. This was the single worst feature which almost became a deal breaker. As mentioned if the passenger over 6' tall, s/he will hate RAV4 passenger seat. 2nd most annoying feature is little extra km/h indicators when you in mph setting on your display. Very distracting. No ventilating seats, the issue in hot climates. No side cameras, but we are too spoiled by Honda. We are looking at Honda CRV Hybrid for our other car. We were really intrigued with 2021 RAV4 Prime announcement, but with current corona virus situation it may not happen or will be significantly delayed.
i don’t get what’s wrong with those cvt siund in Toyota i even drove Honda C-RV with „better” automatic gear which sounds like almost „normal” gear but personally liked toyotak’s cvt in new RAV4 much much more. It’s personal opinion but even if you didint find it as a advantage for suer it can’t be treated as disadvantage.
At 4:28, you said, "10 years ago, you would've said it is Lexus because of how quiet it is inside" and towards the end at 6:56, you said "one thing you particularly don't like is the noisy rear suspension" 🤷♂️
When I test drove this , I was very disappointed in the engine noise when you put the pedal to the metal on highway. The groaning CVT noise was quite noticeable
Agreed, it’s a weak spot, and it the CVT flare rightly earned a spot on our ‘don’t like’ list. That said, actual full-throttle acceleration was so rare during our test that it ultimately wasn’t a huge factor in thinking about how we feel about the car.
Great review on the new RAV 4, I ended up getting 2019 CX5 Akera in January this year which only came to the dealer giving a great deal with the car and all the option I wanted which & trade in. Toyota dealer would match or agree too. Test drove both cars three times each back to back on the same days & exact same roads for over an hour, great dealership in Essendon Field Victoria for their patients with me. but I found the RAV not as nice to drive in my opinion, Noisier, Revvy, & more body roll, and the info screen & driving display were hard to read when the sun reflected onto them, this seems to be a Toyota thing . Otherwise very nice car would still buy it.
Test drove a Hybrid AWD XLE yesterday. Loved it. Now to figure out how to buy one. And fuck ya, its super quiet inside when driving. Didn’t notice and rear suspension noise. But it was just a test drive, only went around a few blocks.
we pick ours up end of January and have added the tow bar kit, side steps, nudge bar, rubber boot liner and dash cam. I think the nudge bar makes the front end look better and similar to the Edge.
What is it with not letting the passenger wing mirror drop? This should be a parallel parking no-brainer. Got the same issue with my Lexus 250H and (having driven Toyota/Lexus for the last decade) highlights just how the most basic usability features are inexplicably missed.
What did you think of the "safety system". I had to mute that lady from saying "You're in a school zone", "Please obey all traffic regulations", "railway crossing ahead"... etc etc...!!! (Otherwise, my wife and I love our hybrid cruiser!)
@chasingcars what kind of fuel economy did you get on a long freeway run? If I drove from Sydney to Melbourne regularly what kind of economy could I expect? Cheers
6.5 - 7L/100km on a long highway run. The fuel economy in the RAV4 Hybrid is remarkably consistent. A little more frugal in town but it really didn't vary much over my time with the car. Always about 6.5.
I'm told this is my next company vehicle. Hybrid or no, I'm not sure. I will miss the low range of my current Suzuki Grand Vitara (for getting up hills to comm towers), but I am looking forward to a nicer cabin and more comfortable ride (I average 500 rural kilometers a day).
Another member of the "I hate CVT transmissions" club. CVTs are great, we've had them in a number of cars, with no problem at all. We are getting 52mpg from ours in the UK. The tailgate speed isn't a problem if it were faster Toyota would be getting sued by people getting injured. Do any cars have a map display on the drivers screen ? I've also not heard any noise from the rear suspension. Toyota have more experience in SUVs than any other manufacturer, after all they were the first. You are buying reliability and economy. You may get more features on a German car, but you'll not get reliability.
It's probably worth mentioning that Toyota financing has a deal where you only need to get finance for half the car, then after 4 years, they give you the option to sell back to the dealer at a pre-agreed price or get finance for the rest or pay it out. It means you can afford a car twice what your budget would have normally allowed.
Thanks for adding that, Craig. Due to the litany of regulations, we stay away from offering financial advice but always open for people to discuss their experiences in the comments.
We've got 2020 RAV4 XSE Hybrid AWD (US) with all packages, in pearl white. After very first ride, we went online and bought mud guards to prevent mess on the side panels, very visible on white. 2nd extra purchase, a soft rubber pad for the wireless charging area. Phones slide like Olympics skating competition, really big oversight of a great feature. As mentioned, the rear space has no special features, things just slide and fly around there, even with extra rubber cover we've got. Still working on getting above 36mpg, we live in a hilly area.
Hi Tom, I'm a bit concerned about the AWD system. We get a lot of snow here, and I've heard that on a slippery road going uphill that rear electric motor does not feel as confident from the start as a conventional AWD, do you have any input on this?
We had heavy snowfall last year in the Blue Mountains, and I took the RAV4 out twice in it for long drives. It’s definitely not like a Torsen AWD system with that sort of immediate torque split, but at no point did I get stuck - it just kept on keeping on. I didn’t start from a standstill on any very steep hills, but on mild to moderate inclines I never detected any slip or failure to proceed.
Only useful if the vehicle wiring loom includes the connections for the passenger side. Unlikely, unless toyota made one loom that covers LHD & RHD markets. Would be a cool 'hack' if it did.
I'm waiting for this sort of driveline in a proper off-road 4x4. Maybe a hybrid Fortuner ? Also, FWIW, I think this is the first Toyota I would call good looking. Thanks for the video.
Hard to say - no doubt Toyota, being conservative at heart, will want to absolutely perfect the electric-AWD system before putting it into cars that demand a lot more of their rear axles than the RAV4 does.
electric seat should have memory function along with it. every individual who drives have their own comfortable driving position to remember.. i find it difficult to find my best driving position if someone changes it according to his.. if provided with only electric function then manual seat adjustments are almost same in function.. if seat adjustments are electric then memory function is a must have for comfortable driving.. i dnt know why automobile manufacturers doesnt understand this..
Super succinct and well-organized. First-time seeing your videos, and I appreciate you getting the facts and your thoughts out immediately to me. - a grateful American :)
The following is posted on the internet :SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP announces its filing of a class action lawsuit against Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. ("Toyota") for its sale of 2019/2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles (the "RAV4s") with defective fuel tanks. The lawsuit filed on January 15, 2020 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeks monetary damages for purchasers and injunctive relief to prevent Toyota from selling the defective RAV4s.Toyota advertises and represents that the RAV4's fuel tank capacity is 14.5 gallons, and based on its 40 mpg rating, the RAV4's range should be 580 miles. However, according to news reports, customer complaints, and numerous reports filed by drivers with the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, the RAV4's fuel tank does not fill to the advertised capacity. Drivers report that the advertised 14.5 gallon tank will only accept 9-11 gallons. As a result, the RAV4's actual mileage range is approximately 380 to 440 miles, well below the estimated 580 range.
I think so, because the only engine in the RAV4 range that I think is class leading is the hybrid, and frustratingly the hybrid isn’t available with the Edge trim.
